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Digital technologies, religious identity and autonomy: Re-examining freedom in the age of algorithmic control
No full textDigital technologies significantly shape how individuals approach reli- gious beliefs, providing
unprecedented opportunities to explore vari- ous traditions. However, this approach presents
paradoxical challeng- es, as digital platforms enable and shape religious freedom through
algorithmic content filtering and personalized recommendations. In this context, the freedom of
choice comes into question: to what ex- tent is individual choice truly autonomous when faced with
technolo- gies that selectively shape one’s worldview?
Given the ubiquity of online communities and content, religious iden- tities are no longer
exclusively formed within traditional institutions. They are increasingly influenced by algorithmic
systems that reflect societal norms, values, and expectations. While it seems that the in-
formation society offers more choices, it often narrows down these options through personalized
content, which can undermine autono- my in religious decision-making.
The issue of freedom of choice becomes particularly relevant in light of research into the
behaviors and attitudes of digital platform users, whose findings demonstrate how these
technologies impact the for- mation of religious beliefs and identities. In this regard, it is
crucial to consider whether the information society truly supports religious pluralism or creates
new forms of manipulation and digital determin- ism, redefining religious freedom and autonomy. As
digital platforms continue to evolve, the redefinition of religious identity highlights the need
for further research into the long-term implications of techno-
logical mediation in shaping personal and collective belief systems
Популациона динамика у Републици Србији у међупописном периоду 2011‒2022
No full textГлобални трендови раста становништва се приметно успоравају (UN, 2022), док је у одређеном броју
европских земаља пад броја становника уобичајена појава (Eurostat, 2023а). Процес успоравања, па
чак и заустављања раста популације, представља природан и очекиван ток (Lutz, Sanderson & Scherbov,
2001). Поједине земље, као што су Бугарска, Румунија, Мађарска, Литванија и Летонија, већ су ушле у
четврту деценију континуираног смањења популације. Негативни природни прираштај (више умрлих
него рођених на годишњем нивоу) становника источног и југоисточног дела Европе, још почетком
1990-их, условљава неповољну популациону динамику. Истовремено, присутна висока емиграција
доприноси да сада, у трећој деценији 21. века, ниједна суседна држава Републике Србије не бележи
раст популације. Те земље се карактеришу ниским стопама фертилитета, типичним за високоразвијене
државе, уз истовремено изражену емиграцију, која је често обележје мање развијених или средње
развијених држава (Lutz & Gailey, 2020). Европска унија је 2022. године забележила пораст
становништва, али искључиво захваљујући позитивном миграционом салду, будући да је природни
прираштај б ио н егативан. У купно, б рој у мрлих премашио ј е б рој ж иворођених з а 1 ,3 м илиона
(Eurostat, 2023b). Од 35 земаља (ЕУ 27, Норвешка, Швајцарска, Исланд и државе тзв. „Западног
Балкана“), 25 је имало негативан природни прираштај, укључујући ЕУ као целину, док је у 12 земаља
забележен пад броја становника (Eurostat, 2023а)
Кохортни фертилитет жена и мушкараца у Републици Србији
No full textThe decline in completed fertility among young female generations has happened only in cities, which widened the existing difference between urban and other settlements. This suggests that the changes in socio-economic determinants of childbearing in the last several decades had by far a more important influence on women in urban areas. It is only Belgrade Region that these factors have become an equal factor for men to form and enlarge their family. It has appeared that there was no compensation for the delayed fertility in later reproductive age among both sexes. The increase in the childlessness of the generations born after 1960, especially intensive among men throughout Serbia and among women in the region of the capital, are the key reason for the recent decline of completed fertility, while the decreasing progression to second birth has emerged as a new factor. Women with tertiary education in Belgrade Region are exposed longer and most intensively to the influence of the factors of low fertility. The youngest generations of men with lower educational level have been facing the same challenge, especially in Belgrade Region and Region of Vojvodina
Building-Level Binary Dasymetric Mapping and Spatial-Statistical Analysis of Population Change in Rural Serbia
Full text linkThis study primarily implements a building-level Binary
Dasymetric Mapping (BDM) framework to analyse population
change between 2011 and 2022 in Barje Čiflik, a
rural settlement in southeastern Serbia experiencing longterm
depopulation. It extends the analysis with spatial
and classical statistical methods. High-resolution ancillary
data—including manually digitised building footprints, the
number of storeys, and building function, all field-verified
with abandoned dwellings identified during survey work—
were integrated with census counts to allocate population
using volume-based weighting.
Population estimates were assigned to each residential
building to derive indicators of absolute and relative
change, as well as density variation. The analysis combines
spatial statistics (Global Moran’s I and Getis–Ord Gi*) with
classical statistical techniques (Ordinary Least Squares
regression, Spearman’s rank correlation, and LOWESS
smoothing) to detect clustering, structural correlates, and
spatial patterns of demographic change.
Results show that depopulation is spatially clustered,
particularly in peripheral areas of the village, and that
larger and multi-storey dwellings are more prone to decline.
While density change was modest and statistically
dispersed, the study highlights nuanced household-level
transformations that remain obscured in aggregated data.
The findings demonstrate that integrating BDM with statistical
analysis provides a replicable and cost-effective tool
for fine-scale demographic research in rural environments
with limited data availability, thereby supporting methodological
development and spatial plannin
SWAT modelling and MCDM for spatial valuation in small hydropower planning
Full text linkThis study integrates the Soil and Water Assessment
Tool (SWAT) modelling with multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) analysis to assess and
evaluate the spatial suitability for small hydropower development. The SWAT model is
employed to perform a comprehensive hydrological analysis of the study area, which enables a
precise characterisation of the hydrological dynamics within the catchment, ensuring that the
derived data accurately reflects the physical realities of the region, which, in turn, enhances the
reliability of subsequent spatial analyses. The outputs from the SWAT analysis are sub- sequently
utilised as critical inputs for the MCDM analysis. This analysis integrated various
spatial and environmental factors, including terrain slope, soil type, land cover, proximity to
existing infrastructure, and potential ecological impacts. Integrating these diverse
datasets allows the development of comprehensive grid and vector databases and maps
deli- neating areas within the catchment most suitable for small hydropower development.
These maps identify optimal loca- tions and balance ecological sensitivity with
socio-economic considerations, ensuring that growth is sustainable and bene- ficial to local
communities. The findings from this integrated approach provide valuable insights for regional
planners and policymakers, offering a scientifically grounded basis for the strategic
development of small hydropower projects. This research significantly contributes to
advancing spatial plan- ning methodologies in Serbia, highlighting the importance of integrating
advanced hydrological modelling with sophisti- cated decision-support tools in contemporary
environmental
management and infrastructure development
Актуелна питања еколошке медицине са становишта медицинског права
No full textZaštita životne sredine postaje sve važnija u mnogim oblastima profesionalnih aktivnosti, amedicina
nije izuzetak. Zdravstveni radnici, bolničke i ambulantneustanove sve više se suočavaju sa
ekološkim izazovima i potrebom za usvajanjem ekološki prihvatljivih praksi. Afirmiše se
specijalnost ekološke medicine. Smanjenje ekoloških uticaja u medicini ne znači samo korišćenje
medicinskih uređaja koji manje zagađuju, već zahteva sveobuhvatan pristup infrastrukturi,
upravljanju otpadom i usvajanju ekološki odgovorne kulture. Obradu teme čini metodološki složenijom
činjenica da je pružanje zdravstvenih usluga nekad krajnje neophodno kako sa aspekta individualnog
tako i javnog zdravlja, pri čemu svi ostali zahtevi stoje u drugom planu. Iz međusobnog odnosa tih
težnji rađaju se brojna pitanja koja su medicinsko-pravnog značaja. Rad zdravstvenih službi usmeren
je unutar nje i spolja i stvara brojne interakcije i rizike po zdravlje, radnu i životnu sredinu.
Jedan od važnih segmenata u tom kontekstu su prava korisnika zdravstvenih usluga. Pitanje je kako
obavljanje delatnosti i efekti okruženja i zdravstvene sredine mogu u isto vreme doprineti boljem
ostvarivanju tih prava i dobrobiti po ljudsko zdravlje uopšte. To uključuje i štete po ljudsko
zdravlje do kojih može doći, kao i sporne slučajeve usled kršenja dobre prakse, operativnih vodiča
i šire zakonske regulative u oblasti ekološke medicine
Other news and affective mythologies in the time of crisis
No full textThe aim of this article is to analyse the concepts of other news and affective mythologies and their meaning in the contemporary media discourse. More specifically, it aims to highlight the importance of these two terms in the media discourse, their " communicative" power, i.e. their meaning and influence in the process of shaping social consciousness, focusing on their importance in times of social crisis. By introducing the concept of other news as a form of "frivolous reporting" that utilizes particular narrative strategies and story types, Langer sought to examine how this type of news constructs meaning and produces an ideol ogical system that upholds the interests of dominant social groups. On the other hand, the concept of affective mythologies focuses on the analysis of news as a form of mythological narrative and the ways in which myths articul ate power dynamics, manage social identities and address contemporary issues. In doing so, it shows that narratives go beyond mere storytelling to shape reality. The focus is on the ways in which myths articulate power dynamics, manage social identities and address contemporary issues. Both concepts offer a critical analysis of narrative strategies and explore the analysis of news in journalism studies. While Langer focuses on other news, Kelsey deals with news as a form of mythological narrative. Both authors emphasize the ideological dimension of news, arguing that news ideology does not operate through the monolithic narratives we often expect from particular news providers. At the same time, the authors point to the complexity of the narratives that make up these news and the need for a cultural and political understanding of the social context in which these news operate
Population, Gender Equality, and Public Policies: Current Issues and Proposed Solutions
Full text linkThe thematic section focuses on issues
of gender equality from an interdisciplinary
research perspective. Starting with
the social importance of gender equality,
the goal is to highlight this topic as a
central theme of the public policies related
to population phenomena, the position,
and needs of the population. This
idea is based on the interdisciplinarity of
the knowledge about population, which
also involves discussing the gender dimension
as a significant socio-cultural
determinant of social and population
phenomena (Hobcraft 2007; Johanson-
Hanks 2007)
LEGITIMACY –A PREREQUISITE FOR A SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITY
Full text linkIn short, there is no sustainable democratic community without legitimacy. A prerequisite for sustainable development, political and security stability is a political system that legitimizes itself—where legitimate is the government that accepts, and even initiates, the process of its own legitimization; a government that reexamines itself. The concept of political legitimacy expresses the need for a political order—or government—to be based on the voluntary consent of the members of a political community and on their support. Conversely, from the perspective of those who are governed by a particular order or authority, that order and authority must be worthy of the support they have received or will receive. For a government and order to be legitimate, they must have the support of the majority, adherence to appropriate procedures, and value-based legitimacy. Liberal values give full content to the democratic principle: human rights and freedoms, the rule of law, separation of powers. Undemocratic political culture, façade constitutionality, and authoritarian rule are natural enemies of pluralism. In practice, citizens and their political representatives declaratively accept constitutional democracy based on equal citizens, while in concrete political terms, they overwhelmingly advocate for special collective rights that lead to the ethnicization of society. Particular interests are imposed as primary, so instead of an integrative political community based on equality and the preservation of cultural distinctiveness, political activity is driven by collective ethnic ambitions, which have led to division, exclusion, and general social disintegration
Систем унутар система: адвентистичко образовање у Србији
No full textOvaj rad koncipiran je kao pregled obrazovnog sistema Hrišćanske adventističke crkve u Srbiji, koji sam sastavila nakon izučavanja obrazovnih institucija i aktivnosti ove zajednice i nakon razgovora sa učenicima, nastavnicima, direktorima i pastorima adventističke crkve. Iako predstvlja neznatnu manjinu srpskog stanovništva, ova dobro organizovana i misionarski orijentisana zajednica uspela je da oformi u Srbiji čitav svoj sistem unutar našeg za obrazovanje svoje pastve – kako dece, tako i odraslih. Protestantske zajednice poput ove često su jake baš u onim aspektima u kojima su tradicionalne crkve slabe, i stoga smatram korisnim za jedno većinski istočno-pravoslavno društvo poput našeg da od tavkih manjina uči, i proširujući svoje vidike na taj način, unapređuje razne aspekte vlastite zajednice